High School Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver specific course material in a virtual setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance tailored to the individual needs outlined in students’ IEPs.

• Communicate with parents and related service professionals to coordinate suitable therapies.

• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and necessary special education documentation.

• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP sessions.

• Implement accommodations and modifications using assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible materials.

• Adjust lessons and assessments based on student IEPs.

• Ensure student inclusion and success in the general education environment.

• Gather data and work samples to track progress towards IEP goals.

• Document parent interactions and student interventions.

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

• Maintain the grade book and uphold academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion while informing administrators of performance issues.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Establish a positive rapport with families and maintain communication with students and learning coaches/parents.

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting.

• Travel up to 20% for professional development, student assessments, or school-related obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Active State Special Education teaching license.

• Six (6) months of student teaching experience.

• Ability to pass required background checks.

• Certification in Special Education.

• If certification is from another state, obtain Indiana reciprocity within 60 days of employment.

• Capacity to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during working hours.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Experience with the designated age group.

• Experience teaching in an online environment or in a traditional classroom setting.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate with other educators and utilize student data to inform instructional decisions.

• Ability to assist adults and children in using technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance bonus.

• Health benefits for qualified employees.

• Retirement contributions for eligible employees.

• Paid time off for eligible staff.

• Virtual/remote work environment.

• Face-to-face professional development opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.